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Rethink Education

Rethink Education, based in New York, backs Pre-Seed to Series A startups in education, healthtech, and fintech, leading rounds with checks from $500k to $3 million.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check size$500K to $3M
Leads roundsYes
FocusEducation and work, Healthtech, Fintech
Latest fund$48.9 (2025)$48.9 million raised for Fund IV toward a $150 million target (2025)
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Rethink Education

3 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Amy Nelson
Amy NelsonManaging PartnerShe previously led Venture For America as CEO and held roles at Rethink Capital Partners, B Lab, Relief International, and Cambodian Children's Fund.
Matt Greenfield
Matt GreenfieldFounder & Managing PartnerHe co-founded Rethink First and previously taught English at Bowdoin College and CUNY.
Monique Malcolm-HayPartnerShe previously held the role of Vice President at the firm.

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Writes $500K to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target7-10%

Notable investments

GuildSora SchoolsCorrelation OneGetSetUpVivviWonderschool

In their words

Education - Rethink Capital PartnersPowering Human Progress. About Rethink Education We are a venture capital firm investing in companies that expand human potential and economic mobility at scale. We back rethink-capital.com/education
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On these lists

Seed fintech investors in New York54Seed healthtech investors in New York47Series A fintech investors in New York39Series A healthtech investors in New York39Pre-seed fintech investors in New York29Pre-seed healthtech investors in New York29Seed education and work investors in New York13Pre-seed education and work investors in New York11

Questions

What stage does Rethink Education invest in?

Rethink Education reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How much does Rethink Education invest?

Rethink Education reports checks of $500K to $3M.

Does Rethink Education lead rounds?

Yes. Rethink Education says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Rethink Education?

Amy Nelson (Managing Partner), Matt Greenfield (Founder & Managing Partner), Monique Malcolm-Hay (Partner).

Is Rethink Education active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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